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A/N: this is a very short chapter, but it is very important to the plot.

Chapter 15

Hermione's Fears

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The battle was over in minutes, sure Voldemort had fled with the arrival of the Order of the Phoenix. Another opportunity to defeat Voldemort for good, was gone.

"Hermione are you alright?" asked Harry looking at her.

"Yes, I think so," said Hermione faintly staring into space. "It's just that, I don't know, I guess I'm just afraid that someday Voldemort will attack, and you won't be there to---- she stopped mid-sentence, and turned to look at him.

"Hermione," said Harry slowly" I'll always be there, always,"

"Harry, you can't always be with me, every minute, every second, all the time, you can't, its impossible," Hermione retorted.

"Hermione, I love you, as a friend, and more, and that is enough to protect you, as long as our love for each other stands, I will always, ALWAYS be there to protect you, I promise,"

"Thank you, Harry," said Hermione closing her eyes, and kissing him.

"Your welcome, honey," Dumbledore who had been talking to moody, approached Harry and Hermione.

"Harry, I have something to tell you, something very important, something that could mean life or death to you and thousands of others.

I know its short, but this chapter needs to be.

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